Jonathan Blow’s new puzzle game launches on October 8, 2026, and the first question PC players ask is whether their machine can handle it. The honest answer right now: Valve’s Steam page still lists the requirements as “TBD”, so there is no official spec sheet to quote. Here is what is confirmed, what is likely, and how to check for yourself before you spend money.
Minimum Requirements
- Official status: Steam lists “TBD” for the minimum tier as of this writing
- Confirmed: a 64-bit processor and 64-bit operating system are required, so 32-bit Windows is out
- Everything else (CPU, GPU, RAM, storage): not published by Thekla or the publisher yet
Recommended Requirements
- Official status: also “TBD” on Steam
- Confirmed: 64-bit processor and operating system only
- Some retail sites list specific parts such as a GTX 960 or GTX 1660 Super. Treat those as unverified guesses until the developer posts real numbers.
What to Expect at Each Tier
This is a puzzle game built around grids, mirrors and clones, with early puzzles in 2D and later ones moving into 3D. Nothing about that suggests a heavy GPU load, and the game has been marked Steam Deck Verified, which points to modest hardware demands. A mid-range PC from the last several years should be comfortable. An older laptop with integrated graphics is the group with the most to check.
The simplest test is the free demo on Steam. It has been available since June, and its progress carries over to the full game, so running it costs you nothing and tells you more than any guessed spec list.
Release Date, Platforms and Price
- Release date: October 8, 2026
- Platforms: PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2
- Price: around $30 according to launch coverage, single standard edition
- Developer: Thekla, Inc. (Braid, The Witness)
- Size: over 1,000 hand-crafted puzzles
Before You Buy
The trade-off is the missing spec sheet. If you are on very old hardware, wait for the official numbers or for the first player reports on launch day. If you are on anything reasonably modern, try the demo first. A thousand-plus puzzles is a lot of game, but it is also a slow, thinking-heavy one, and it will not suit people who want fast action. We will update this page if official requirements appear.
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